Evidence of Love
John Bloom & Jim Atkinson
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1980 · Wylie, Texas
Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery
The story behind Evidence of Love
Betty Gore was killed with an axe in her Texas home in 1980. Candy Montgomery, who had had an affair with Betty’s husband, admitted the killing but said she acted in self-defense. A jury acquitted her. The contrast between suburban family life and the violence brought extraordinary attention to the trial.
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1 itemsJohn Bloom & Jim Atkinson
Evidence of Love
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Love & Death
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Candy (2022)
Hulu’s scripted retelling stars Jessica Biel as Candy Montgomery. The official guide explains the production and viewing route. This is a dramatization of the Betty Gore case, distinct from Love & Death and from documentary reporting.
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People Magazine Investigates — Candy and Betty (2022)
IMDb episode reference connected to the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Listed release: 2022. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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Oxygen True Crime · Season 30, Episode 15 · Listed air date 2022-01-16
Snapped — Candy Montgomery
Includes coverage of Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery.
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Evidence of Love : A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs
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Candy (2022)
Hulu’s scripted retelling stars Jessica Biel as Candy Montgomery. The official guide explains the production and viewing route. This is a dramatization of the Betty Gore case, distinct from Love & Death and from documentary reporting.
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True Crime All The Time Unsolved
The Murder of Betty Gore Part 1
Podcast coverage of the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Released January 9, 2023. About 62 minutes.
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The Murder of Betty Gore Part 2
Podcast coverage of the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Released January 16, 2023. About 74 minutes.
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Unleashed Rage: The Killing of Betty Gore
Podcast coverage of the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Released December 19, 2017. About 97 minutes.
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The Killing of Betty Gore
Podcast coverage of the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Released November 3, 2025. About 65 minutes.
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Deadly Encounter: The Killing of Betty Gore
Podcast coverage of the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Released July 17, 2020. About 80 minutes.
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Betty Gore
Podcast coverage of the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Released May 14, 2023. About 65 minutes.
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The Murder of Betty Gore
Podcast coverage of the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Released February 11, 2021. About 67 minutes.
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Pretty Twisted Podcast
01 - The Murder of Betty Gore
Podcast coverage of the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Released July 13, 2026. About 61 minutes.
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Under The Tape: A True Crime Podcast
Murder of Betty Gore
Podcast coverage of the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Released June 26, 2026. About 54 minutes.
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Crime Clueless
A Friend, A Lover, A Killer: The Murder of Betty Gore (part 3 of 3)
Podcast coverage of the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Released March 18, 2025. About 74 minutes.
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A Friend, A Lover, A Killer: The Murder of Betty Gore (part 1 of 3)
Podcast coverage of the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Released March 11, 2025. About 67 minutes.
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Candy And Betty: The Murder of Betty Gore
Podcast coverage of the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Released January 30, 2024. About 64 minutes.
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Till Death Do Us Part Podcast
Allan and Betty Gore with Pat and Candy Montgomery Part 1
Podcast coverage of the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Released April 26, 2022. About 68 minutes.
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Corrupt Podcast
E6: Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery Part 1
Podcast coverage of the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Released February 18, 2025. About 59 minutes.
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Rotten Mango — Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery (Episode 81)
Episode 81 discusses Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery. The official episode page identifies this case and provides the show’s listening options. Contains descriptions of violence; this is podcast commentary, not a court record.
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Evidence of Love — Ebook
John Bloom & Jim Atkinson. Related reading for Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery. Check participating libraries for this edition. Borrowing requires an eligible library card; availability and waits vary.
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Evidence of Love — Audiobook
John Bloom & Jim Atkinson. Related reading for Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery. This library catalog lists the edition. Borrowing depends on membership in that library and current availability.
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Evidence of Love — Ebook
John Bloom & Jim Atkinson. Related reading for Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery. Check the current subscription terms and available sample; trial offers are not permanent free access.
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Search reviewed 2026-09-16. Sources searched: Google Books, Internet Archive, Open Library, Library of Congress, Smithsonian Magazine, The Atavist Magazine, Google Books (case/title search), Scribd, Everand, OverDrive and hoopla (combined title search). Search indexing is incomplete; this is not an exhaustive list of the web. Access can change by edition, country and library membership. Library loans may require sign-in or a wait. Everand titles may need a paid subscription; a trial is not permanent free access. Scribd documents are third-party uploads, with uploader details noted where checked. We link to source pages and write our own descriptions rather than reproducing copyrighted books.
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The Paris News · 1980-10-22 · Page 10
Allan Gore testifies at Montgomery’s trial
Trial reporting recounts Allan Gore’s testimony and the defense’s announcement of a self-defense argument.
Published before Candy Montgomery’s acquittal.
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Internet Archive · Library record · 1985
Evidence of love
Bloom, John, 1953- · Atkinson, Jim, 1949-. A library catalog record for a book connected with Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery. The record may offer a preview or borrowing options; full reading access is not guaranteed.
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See the full case checklist →Betty Gore's former home
Private property410 Dogwood Drive, Wylie, Texas
Betty Gore was killed here in June 1980. Candy Montgomery was tried and acquitted after presenting a self-defense claim.
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Oxygen
Betty Gore's Axe Death Horrifies Small Texas Town | Snapped Highlights | Oxygen
Episode recap or excerpt from Oxygen covering the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Length: 17:38.
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Annie Elise
She Said it Was Self Defense: The Axe Murder That Shocked Suburbia | Candy Montgomery
Video from Annie Elise covering the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Length: 1:09:21.
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Killer Instinct Podcast
SOLVED: The Terrible Case of Betty Gore; Will There Ever Be Justice?
Video from Killer Instinct Podcast covering the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Length: 49:24.
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Sinisterhood Podcast
The Murder of Betty Gore - Part 1 | Episode 188 | Sinisterhood Podcast
Video from Sinisterhood Podcast covering the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Length: 1:15:48.
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Dr. Todd Grande
Woman Acquitted After Killing Romantic Rival with an Ax | Candy Montgomery Case Analysis
Video from Dr. Todd Grande covering the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Length: 18:25.
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Lust Turned a Loving Mom Into a Killer | Candy Montgomery
Video from True Crime Recaps covering the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Length: 20:07.
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Inside The Candy Montgomery Case | People Magazine Investigates | ID
Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Length: 2:23.
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Criminology
Betty Gore
Video from Criminology covering the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Length: 1:07:35.
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Once Upon A Crime | True Crime
Episode 290: Love Triangles: A Deadly Affair - Candy Montgomery
Video from Once Upon A Crime | True Crime covering the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Length: 1:31:55.
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Lights Out
The Axe Murdering Housewife Who Walked Free...
Video from Lights Out covering the Betty Gore & Candy Montgomery case. Length: 1:20:27.
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